Parallelogram 1 has a base of 26 centimeters and a height of 15 centimeters. Parallelogram 2 is identical to it. A triangle with a base of 8 centimeters is cut from parallelogram 2 and placed so its base rests on the top of the original figure. How does the area of the resulting composite figure compare to the area of parallelogram 1? Explain. Show Student Response Options